IOM Romania

18/02/2026

Ramadan Kareem!

Ramadan is a time for reflection, care, and standing with others. May this month bring peace, warmth, and moments of connection to all observing.

12/02/2026

The IOM Office in Brașov recently delivered a collaborative information session with the Brașov Airport Border Police Sector to strengthen migration management and migrant protection. The session focused on bridging the gap between policy and practice, offering guidance on rights-based approaches and the specific needs of vulnerable migrants.

Enhancing institutional capacity means ensuring that migration is safe, orderly, and humane at both the local and national levels.

11/02/2026

The latest figures on residence permits and the foreign population in Romania, as of December 2025, are now available.

The data was provided by Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrari (General Inspectorate for Immigration) and highlights key trends about migrants living in Romania today.

09/02/2026

Our Migrant Integration Centre in Cluj‑Napoca hosted teacher‑training sessions on Romanian as a second language, equipping educators with practical tools to build welcoming, inclusive classrooms for refugees and other migrants. The training strengthens educator capacity and supports dignified participation and social cohesion at community level.

09/02/2026

06/02/2026

A capacity-building session was organized by IOM Romania and the Fundatia MICU , with further assistance from Agentia Nationala Impotriva Traficului de Persoane (ANITP) and Directia Generala de Asistenta Sociala și Protectia Copilului Brasov (DGASPC) .

This capacity-building session on assistance and protection for victims of human trafficking had the support of local authorities and DGASPC specialists and had the objective of furthering support mechanisms for victims of violent crimes such as trafficking.

IOM Romania joined the teams and representatives of the Fundatia MICU, Consiliul Județean Brașov, Agentia Nationala Impotriva Traficului de Persoane, the Brigade for Combating Organized Crime (BCCO), County Police Inspectorate (IPJ), Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrari, Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism Offences (DIICOT), the Juvenile and Family Court, Safe Pol, and other organizations and institutions active in the field who participated in this session.

This session was organized with the support of the UK Home Office.

04/02/2026

A fun afternoon of bowling offered participants a chance to unwind, feel included, and strengthen their psychosocial well‑being. Group activities play an important role in reducing stress, improving mood, and fostering community.



Project: AM11F_01_ BRIDGE - Building Resilience and Inclusion for Asylum Seekers in Romania, funded through the National Programme 2021 – 2027 Asylum, Migration, and Integration, and co-funded by the General Immigration Inspectorate (GII), and the 🇪🇺 European Union (EU).

01/02/2026

Together with our private sector partners, IOM reached more than 1 million people on the move across 40+ countries in 2025.

Read about this impactful work: https://www.iom.int/ZP4

30/01/2026

This week, we introduce a colleague whose smile you cannot miss when you visit IOM Romania's Migrant Integration Centre in . Mónica embodies the spirit of inclusion and opportunity at the heart of IOM’s work.

“My name is Mónica, an I'm from Ecuador. Nine years ago, I began my migration journey after winning a scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in Romania. The first year was challenging because I had to learn Romanian, but this experience helped me better understand and connect with the local culture.

After completing my master’s degree, I continued with a PhD, and along the way I met my husband, a French man who also fell in love with Romania three years ago. Together, we have built our life here.

I work at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), an experience that has allowed me to support other migrants navigating their own integration paths. Being able to contribute to a welcoming environment has been deeply meaningful to me.

Romania has offered me many opportunities for personal and professional growth, and I am grateful for how this journey has shaped my life.”

28/01/2026

The IOM Romania team held an information session for international students at Valahia University in Târgoviște, focusing on their rights and responsibilities while studying in Romania.

We also provided key guidance on accessing the labour market, as well as legal procedures relevant to foreign students.

IOM Romania remains committed to supporting migrants and students in navigating their opportunities safely and confidently.

This activity is part of the project: InterAct – Active Participation and Integrated Support for Migrants in Romania 2024–2026 (AM22A/01), co-funded by the European Union, National Programme 2021–2027 Asylum, Migration and Integration: www.fed.mai.gov.ro

27/01/2026

IOM Romania, in collaboration with Agentia Impreuna, hosted a discussion that focused on migrants' and other vulnerable groups' access to housing in Romania, as well as the barriers they face.

This event brought together experts from Departamentul pentru Situaţii de Urgenţă, Direcția Generală de Asistență Socială și Protecția Copilului Sector 3, Centrul de Resurse Juridice, Universitatea din București, Agentia Nationala Impotriva Traficului de Persoane, Romanian National Council for Refugees - CNRR, MKBT: Make Better, AIDRom, Terre des hommes - Romania, Direcția Generală de Asistență Socială a Municipiului București, Tech and Tonic, Comisia Europeană în România, Fundatia MICU, and Institutul Auschwitz pentru Prevenirea Genocidului și a Atrocităților în Masă (IAPG).

Thank you for the very active discussion and for all the insights provided. We look forward to such further debates.

23/01/2026

“Life changes. And I must embrace adaptability.”

When Tamara stepped onto the plane and touched down in Romania, she knew a new chapter had begun. Today, as an international student, Tamara's days are “busy, a bit complicated, but manageable” between classes, part‑time work, and new friendships.

As a child, Tamara dreamed of becoming a doctor, driven by a wish to care for people in need. “I want to bring change, no matter how small.” Leaving was an opportunity powered by goals, roots, and family support: “They helped me see I can do more if I set my mind to it.”

When starting from zero, she pauses, breathes, talks to God, and goes back to her drawing board. She protects her dignity by remembering who she is and where she comes from. Belonging now means “being comfortable with who you are, wherever you are.”

Family reunions moments are always joyful, even if the goodbyes tug at the heart afterward. And to anyone who’s never had to leave home, she offers this gentle encouragement: “Everything is possible for greater purposes. Never give up on your goals.”